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Absorption spectrum

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-003207

A plot showing the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by a substance across a range of wavelengths or frequencies. Each substance has a unique absorption spectrum, acting as a molecular fingerprint. This spectrum is used to identify and quantify atmospheric gases and aerosols through remote sensing techniques.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-003207
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003207",
  "term": "Absorption spectrum",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A plot showing the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by a substance across a range of wavelengths or frequencies. Each substance has a unique absorption spectrum, acting as a molecular fingerprint. This spectrum is used to identify and quantify atmospheric gases and aerosols through remote sensing techniques.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/absorption-spectrum/"
}

Record 59 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.